Schlage ALX70R Rho 626 Classroom Cylindrical Lock

Product Description

The SCHLAGE ALX70R RHO 626 is a Grade 2 classroom cylindrical lock designed for institutional and commercial door hardware applications. It features a Rhodes lever handle, a field-selectable interchangeable core (FSIC) that accepts standard large-format IC cylinders, and a factory-installed Vandlgard anti-vandalism feature that can be enabled or disabled in the field without removing the lock from the door. The satin chrome (626) finish provides a clean, durable appearance suited to high-traffic environments. The lock is non-handed and fits both left- and right-hand doors without modification. Licensed locksmiths, door hardware installers, and commercial general contractors are the primary installing trades.

This lock is intended for classroom and institutional settings where a keyed-entry function is required from the outside while maintaining free egress from the inside. The classroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times; the lock can only be unlocked from outside by key. The FSIC core format allows facility managers to rekey or swap cores quickly without special tools, making it well suited for schools, universities, government buildings, and other facilities using a large-format IC master key system.

Key Features

• Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA rated cylindrical lock construction for commercial and institutional use
• Classroom function: outside lever always locked, free egress from inside at all times
• Field-selectable Vandlgard feature adjustable without removing the lock from the door
• FSIC (Field Selectable Interchangeable Core) format accepts large-format IC cylinders
• Rhodes lever handle included, non-handed design fits left- or right-hand doors
• Satin chrome (626) finish for durability in high-traffic applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style cylindrical lock replacement or new installation for commercial and institutional doors prepared to standard cylindrical lock bore specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed locksmith or qualified door hardware professional familiar with ANSI cylindrical lock prep dimensions. Verify the door prep (cross bore, latch bore, and edge bore) matches the lock specifications before installation. Disengage all access control or electric power to the door hardware before beginning work. Consult the manufacturer installation sheet for FSIC core insertion and Vandlgard field-selection procedures.